Innovative Thermal Break Cavity Battens

Use our Cavi-Break & Cavi-Vent cavity battens to deliver improved cavity thermal breaks, effective cavity drainage, moisture control & cavity closure.

Easy and cost effective to install in residential and commercial construction for NCC compliance.

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ATI Cavity Battens

Experience our innovative thermal break cavity batten products, working seamlessly as a system to provide superior building energy efficiency and durability for your clients.

Choose Australian Thermal Industries’ cavity battens for a comprehensive NCC compliance solution.

ATI Cavi-Break® and Cavi-Vent™ installation schematic for timber or steel construction

NCC Compliance Benefits

Designed to meet and exceed 7 Star and NCC 2025 requirements for thermal efficiency, cavity ventilation and condensation management.

We achieve this through optimal thermal efficiency with significantly reduced thermal bridging, proper cavity ventilation (min 20mm gap & castellated batten).

Ideal for steel and timber framing, residential and commercial construction and all types of lightweight cladding.

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Cavi-Break® Cavity Batten

The Essential Thermal Break Cavity Batten

High-performance thermal barrier: Effectively reduces heat transfer between external cladding and the frame.
Easy installation: Self-adhesive backing ensures quick and secure application.
Versatile compatibility: Suitable for both steel and timber frame construction.

Cavi-Vent® Cavity Drainage Batten

Ventilated Cavity Drainage Batten, Cavity Closer and Thermal Break

Dual functionality: Acts as both a ventilated 20mm cavity drainage batten and a thermal break.
Superior moisture management: Promotes airflow and prevents condensation, reducing the risk of rot, mildew and mould.
Effective pest control: Closes the cavity, preventing vermin infestation.

Benefits for Builders

There are many benefits for residential and light commercial builders using the Cavi-Break® and Cavi-Vent® System

Lightweight for easy handling
Simplified Installation:
Easy application, saving you time and effort.
Easy to cut & quick to install
45mm x 20mm based on industry needs
Convenient 1200mm length
Will not compress (300KPa strength)
Self-adhesive that really works
70 Cavi-Break or Cavi-Vent Strips (84 linear meters) per carton
Superior condensation management
Superior thermal properties (R-value of 0.58m²)
10 Year Warranty
Design support from us

Easy and Quick Install

Watch the Cavi-System installation in action at Brooks Builders’ child care building site

Thermal Performance

R-value of 0.58 m² K/W, exceeding the NCC minimum R-Value requirement of 0.2 m² K/W nearly three times

ATI’s Cavi-Break® and Cavi-Vent® Strips are an advanced thermal break and condensation management solution.

With the upcoming NCC 2025 changes, this will become even more important.

New Wall R-Value Calculator

See how much you can improve the thermal performance of your wall assembly by using our Cavi-Break® and Cavi-Vent® System

Try our Wall R-Value Calculator

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How many cavity battens do I need?

We’ve created a Usage Estimator for your convenience.

Call 1300 430 949 or send us a message for a free sample or any other question.

Usage Estimator

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Documentation

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Customer Stories

Product Review

Since switching to Cavi-Break and Cavi-Vent, we’ve noticed significant improvements. The R0.58 thermal performance and the 20mm thickness — compared to our previous 35mm batten — have made a real difference.

Overall, Cavi-Break and Cavi-Vent have streamlined our workflow, improved our build quality, and made the job easier for our crew.

Steven Nousala, General Manager Oly Homes
Queensland’s Modular Home Builder

Outstanding Service

Many thanks to Aaron and the team at ATI for their professionalism and amazing service in providing Cavi-Break for our building projects. Their communication and turnaround is next level, and we are so impressed with the easy installation and performance of this product.

On a recent cottage project oriented full west, the Cavi-Break combined with wall insulation regulates internal temperature so well that the A/C unit is virtually redundant even in high summer and humidity. We will continue to use this product to help us build more sustainably and keep ahead of changing energy rating requirements.

Erin from The Hill Station Interiors

Large-Scale Residential Project

This was the main product feedback we got from a large-scale residential project developer (470 homes) who used our thermal break cavity batten products:

Faster Installation
Efficient Cladding Installation
Reframing Steel Structures with Timber not necessary
Reliable Bremix Fasteners
Minimised Waste
Interest in 2750mm cavity batten lengths

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“ATI’s products have simplified our tiny home construction process. The self-adhesive design streamlines installation, reducing noise and dust on-site

With an approximate 25% boost in thermal efficiency across the wall envelope, we can offer long-term energy savings for our customers.

Additionally, the passive condensation management promotes healthier indoor air quality. We’d recommend ATI to any builder focused on quality and efficiency.”

Ross Head, Owner

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Home Owner Experience

After a quick Google search, I came across Australian Thermal Industries (ATI) while researching thermal break and wall cavity options for my new home.

ATI provided exceptional support, giving me all the details I needed to persuade my builder to choose ATI’s Cavi-Vent batten over inferior alternatives.

Mark U, Home Owner, Brisbane

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Brooks Builders

For us, it’s a no brainer. We’ll definitely be using the ATI Cavi-Strip in more projects.

It’s just so simple and easy to use and cost effective, so it’s definitely the product we’ll be using ongoing.

Justin Brooks, Director

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WST Building & Construction

I decided to go with ATI Cavi-Break® and let me tell you, the customer service I received was second to none. What’s more, it was competitively priced, even beating the competition who had a far less superior product.

Installation was a breeze, especially because there was no need for any power tools. I was surprised at how quickly the strips went up, ready to install the cladding.

Sam Payling, Director

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The ATI Story

Revolutionising Australian Building Efficiency

Australian Thermal Industries (ATI) specialises in the production and supply of high-performance products that enhance energy efficiency in new Australian homes.

With a keen eye on innovation and strategic procurement, ATI presents Cavi-Break® and Cavi-Vent®, standout products developed to enhance thermal mitigation for steel framing and to provide dependable thermal break cavity battens for timber frames, ensuring superior ventilation and condensation management and bolstering building integrity.

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Planning a Project?

Cavi-Break® and Cavi-Vent® Thermal Break Strips are a lightweight, easy to apply and economical product that exceeds the minimum National Construction Code (NCC) requirement by almost 3 times.

Contact us today so that we can work with you on your project.

Did you know

ATI donates 1% of the sales revenue to the HIA Charitable Foundation (HIACF), which works to improve health and welfare outcomes in the housing industry, including mental health issues.

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